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“This book came out at around the same time as my first book…They’re similar in some ways, but I would say Urbina’s book is much better than mine. Each chapter investigates a specific sector of the clandestine operations that take place out at sea. He delves into the many weird corners of this world, including illegal fishing, the oil and gas industry, pirates, smuggling, and human trafficking. Urbina must be an adrenaline junkie. He takes you to some dangerous and terrifying places. It’s an exceptional piece of literary journalism and reporting. There is no other book out there like this. Every single chapter is fantastic.” Read more...
The Best Books of Ocean Journalism
Laura Trethewey, Journalist
Our most recommended books
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The Unnatural History of the Sea
by Callum Roberts -
Mapping the Deep
by Robert Kunzig -
Blueback
by Tim Winton -
Barbary Legend: War, Trade, and Piracy in North Africa, 1415-1830
by Godfrey Fisher -
The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean, and the Looming Threat That Imperils It
by Helen Scales -
Ponyo
by Hayao Miyazaki
